Rutgers Scarlet Knights Set to Host Penn State Lady Lions at Jersey Mike's Arena

As the Rutgers Scarlet Knights prepare to welcome the Penn State Lady Lions to Jersey Mike's Arena, fans are eager to see how their team will fare in this upcoming Women's Basketball game. The Scarlet Knights have had a challenging season so far, with recent games indicating areas that need improvement.

In their last encounter at home against the Hokies, Rutgers fell short with a final score of 59-84. Despite a strong free throw performance where they shot 77 percent from the line and fast break points totaling 17, they struggled with field goal percentage, landing only 30 percent of their shots. Their three-point shooting was slightly better at 38 percent but still left room for growth.

Another area of concern has been turnovers; in an away game against Princeton Tigers, Rutgers turned over the ball 21 times and managed an assist-to-turnover ratio below one. This trend continued in their matchup against Indiana Hoosiers where they recorded 14 turnovers and an assist-to-turnover ratio just shy of one.

However, it’s not all grim for Rutgers; there have been sparks of defensive prowess with blocks averaging around five per game across these matches and steals peaking at seven in one instance. They've also shown resilience on rebounds but will need to capitalize more on offensive opportunities if they want to secure victories moving forward.

The venue itself could play into Rutgers' hands as Jersey Mike's Arena has witnessed moments where the home team thrived under pressure from supportive fans. With strategic adjustments and a focus on reducing turnovers while improving shot selection, the Scarlet Knights can leverage home-court advantage for a potential upset against Penn State.

Fans can catch all the action live on January 14th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time as both teams take center stage at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey.